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Oakland town, MS

ZIP 38948 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38948

38948 has a population of 2,248 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (45.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Black
30.3%+144% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.4%-71% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.0%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.5%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
18.5%+14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.9%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
56.9%+117% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.8%-77% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.7%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.4%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+60% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.7%+1119% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 38948

Poverty Rate
10.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+60% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.8%+147% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
70.7%+1119% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,248
Median age48.5
Poverty rate10.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Black30.3%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born0.0%